Add 2/28 and 8/15
2/28 + 8/15 is 127/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 15 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
2/28 = 2 × 15/28 × 15 = 30/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
8/15 = 8 × 28/15 × 28 = 224/420 - Add the two like fractions:
30/420 + 224/420 = 30 + 224/420 = 254/420 - 254/420 simplified gives 127/210
- So, 2/28 + 8/15 = 127/210
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